Manier

Manier Meaning & Origin

About Manier
The surname Manier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "manier," meaning "to handle" or "to manage." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling or managing something, such as a craftsman or a manager. Over time, the surname Manier has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Manier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Manier: 920
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Manier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Manier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN', 'MNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manier in Braille

Here's how to represent Manier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Manier in braille

How to sign the name Manier using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Manier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Manier in sign language

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